GS Paper 4: Ethics & integrity Q.4) India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In… Continue reading 18 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In such a gathering people throng on the river banks for holy bath, competitive burning of the crackers and approaching the deities in a temple from close proximity which often leads to confusion and chaos and sometimes big accidents. A festival is being organized on a large scale in a big temple in your area. After hearing cases of stampede at religious places and the increasing number of casualities in such cases you are worried about the situation. So you decide to make a prehanded preparedness in order to come out of the situation. Present a brief map of action and programmes which must be put in place before the day of celebration so that celebration is managed without any obstruction and untoward event.

GS paper 2: Polity & Governance Q.2) In the light of recent Gorakhpur tragedy, Discuss the key problems faced by the rural health sector in India. Also suggest measures for improvement. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-on-rural-indias-health-systems-the-health-checklist/

What is difference between a policy and mission ? the context i am asking is relating to national health mission and national health policy. how are they different ? how they are enacted (as a law or directive by government) ?

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GS Paper 1 Q.1)  Along with economic factor it was the misrule and inefficiency of CZAR Nicholas II which sowed the seeds of Russian Revolution. Comment. NCERT Answer Structure: The Russian Revolution was 1 of the most significant event in Modern World History.The Russian revolution not only transformed Russia but its effect was felt far… Continue reading [Official Review] 17 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 4  Q.4) What in meant by ‘environmental ethics? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.

GS Paper 3  Q.3) What do you understand by sex semen technology. Discuss the usefulness of sex semen technology for our dairy sector? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-how-technology-can-deliver-freedom-from-male-calf/

GS Paper 2 Q.2) The proposed wage code Bill, which incorporates a universal minimum wage, will lead to higher unemployment and informalization of the economy. In the light of the above statement critically Discuss the key features of proposed wage code bill? Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/WgZM9HZxouo9qiByArRETP/Having-a-minimum-wage-law-is-a-mistake.html

GS Paper 1 Q.1)  Along with economic factor it was the misrule and inefficiency of CZAR Nicholas II which sowed the seeds of Russian Revolution. Comment. NCERT

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has revised the pattern of UPSC Main examination from 2015 onwards. The written examination consists of 9 papers,in which, 2 are qualifying papers and 7 papers are counted for ranking. As per new UPSC Mains Syllabus, general studies papers consists of 1000 marks. The detailed syllabus for GS1 – 4… Continue reading UPSC IAS Mains Syllabus